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Rick Karges

Therapist
39 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Depression, Anger management, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have over 30 years of experience in the behavioral healthcare field, working in community, in patient and private practice settings. I earned my MSW from The Ohio State University and hold an LISW-S license in Ohio and a LCSW license in Maine. I am committed to the delivery of best clinical practices and adherence to the highest values and ethical standards in my field. My mission is to empower and inspire others to achieve their personal and professional goals.

My approach to therapy

My approach is typically providing short-term, solution focused. goal oriented counseling/psychotherapy, as well as, coaching, consultation, crisis management, education, and advisory services to individuals and /or organizations facing mental health and substance use challenges.

What you can expect from me

Decisive, action oriented, goal directed. success focused and proactive solutions to presenting problems/issues.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    39 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Ohio State University College of Social Work
  • License type
    LISW-S (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor) (Ohio)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Anger management, Identity issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Psychotic Disorders, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English